Domestic violence organizations turn away thousands each day. Julia was one of them.

In the 19th local area, domestic violence organizations are overwhelmed, turning away thousands daily. A resident, Julia Gilbert, recently took steps to end an abusive relationship. Gilbert, 32, had been planning to leave her fiancé for some time and had recorded arguments at her therapist's suggestion. After kicking him out of their apartment, she filed for a harassment restraining order, alleging various forms of abuse. Further details about Julia Gilbert's experience are available from the source, including her statement justifying the restraining order and the process she followed in Minnesota to file the petition online without an attorney.